I remember singing you
a mermaid’s melody,
not too far past a child myself.
Fourth of a set of seedlings,
bringing petals and rings
on an overcast day
where I was too busy smiling
and waltzing with my daydream
to care too much about a little rain.
I’m glad I stopped by
to see you at almost the same moment
where I was when I met you.
You’ve already started dancing
to your song. No rain will stop you
from being the queen in your story.
Liner Notes for this Groove: I am finally back home from
Maine! The ride home was made easier thanks to a small side trip to visit a
niece I hadn’t seen in years. We were much closer when she was little, but life
and the busy nonsense that consumes so many of us kept throwing up roadblocks
to staying in touch. I was so happy to get to know her (and her husband-to-be)
again after such a long time apart.
When I realized that my teas were packed in such a way that it'd be difficult to get them out of the rooftop carrier without fully unloading, I asked her if she happened to have any tea at her place--and resigned myself to be content if she only had coffee. Instead she showed me to her well-stocked tea collection and we caught up over some lovely English Breakfast in the morning and Jackfruit Honey Black in the afternoon. Robert Godden once wrote, “At Christmas, tea is compulsory.
Relatives are optional.” Hopefully she’ll make it to the next family Hanukah
gathering and we’ll share another cup of tea then too.
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| The niece I visited (left) and another niece, her older sister (right) at my wedding. I have seven biological nieces and three so-close-they-may-as-well-be-family nieces. |
So have any of you ever had the opportunity to reconnect with a relative or old friend? Talk to me about it in the comments or just start up a chat on how you've been doing. If you want to take the conversation onto your page, don't forget to drop a link.
Song Choice: I Hope You Dance by Lee AnnWomack
WHO would be so uncivilized as not to have tea in the cupboard? WHO?
ReplyDeleteI've seen things Deb. *faraway look* Empty spaces where tea should be... the horror, the horror.
DeleteThis is beautifully evocative, Rommy!💖 I was delighted to read that you were able to bond with your neice and share the same love and passion for tea! How exciting!😍 I also love the quote by Robert Godden!💖
ReplyDeleteYeah, I think I need to add some of her favorites to my stash of tea.
DeleteHow lovely it is to bond over a cup of tea! :-)
ReplyDeleteYour verse is so sweet and speaks of the connection in such an endearing manner.
It's one of my favorite ways to bond for sure. :)
DeleteThis is so lovely.. the seedlings, the rain, the meeting.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kerry!
DeleteThe opening stanza is so endearing and I'm glad you gave us a personal peek into the meaning of the poem! And, now, seriously, I'm off to make a cup of tea... I have a large drawer FULL of teas... (and it is wonderfully organized by flavor.)
ReplyDeleteYay for drawers full of tea!
DeleteYou’ve woven a fairy enchantment into this poem, Rommy, especially with the mermaid’s melody and the seedlings, petals and rings – they will definitely brighten up an overcast day!
ReplyDeleteI've just picked up again with a good friend who disappeared off the radar for over four months - she's had a hard time and I was so relieved to talk to her again.
I'm glad you are able to be there for her when she's going through stuff.
DeleteHow beautiful and a fantastic song pairing. I really like the wedding imagery of petals and rings, little flower girls who with age begin a dance of their own. And what matters a little rain when all you hear is the music.
ReplyDeleteLOL, indeed! It didn't much matter to me as it was sunny when the pictures were taken and when we got to the reception. It only rained afterwards and I recall loving it. :)
DeleteI would love to smile and waltz with my daydream again.
ReplyDeleteI don't have any nieces or nephews. My brother never had or adopted any children, and he is my only sibling.
I hope you do get a chance to waltz with a daydream again someday. :)
DeleteNo rain will stop you
ReplyDeletefrom being the queen in your story.
... Oh I love that line!
Thanks Thotpurge!
DeleteAwww! Those little girls are too cute for words. I think to be part of a child's life and see them grow and into an adult embarking on their own life's journey is a gift. I've got so many children in my life (nephews, nieces and godchildren) that I'm always happy to reconnect with. All the best to your niece and her husband-to-be!
ReplyDeleteThey were super cute, weren't they? I'll pass along your well-wishes. :)
DeleteWhat a joyful meeting that must have been :) XXX
ReplyDeleteIt was! :)
DeleteOkay, Blogger is playing with me, so you might get double comments. In case not, here is pretty much what I said: It's wonderful to find what we love growing in someone we love. Also, I really like the mood of the poem.
ReplyDeleteThanks Magaly!
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